Kylian Mbappe has been at the centre of criticism since his arrival at Real Madrid, but he is now facing an interpretation after the victory over Getafe in which he found the back of the net.
Kylian Mbappe has been going through a rather difficult period since his arrival at Real Madrid. Constantly criticised for his performances with the Casa Blanca, the Bondynois failed to carry the team against Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League in the absence of Vinicius Jr. Even though he scored a fine goal against Getafe last Sunday at the Bernabeu, KM9 is in the eye of the storm.
In a remarkable interview on El Chiringuito, Guti called on Kylian Mbappe to overcome his insecurities and meet the immense expectations of his Real Madrid fans.
Guti calls on Mbappé to stop!
Having arrived at Real Madrid with galactic status, Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of debate after performances that were deemed to fall short of expectations. Among the voices speaking out against the French international, Guti stands out for his uncompromising yet hopeful analysis.
The Madrid legend still believes in Mbappé and believes he will go on to achieve great things at the Casa Blanca. But speaking on El Chiringuito, Guti urged Kylian to let go of his doubts.
‘Mbappé needs to break away from that insecurity now… and that comes in key moments, like taking a penalty,’ Guti began. According to the three-time Champions League winner, these decisive moments should not be perceived as insurmountable pressure, but as an opportunity to assert his character. Real Madrid won a penalty against Getafe. In the absence of Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé, who should logically have taken it, preferred to offer the ball to Jude Bellingham. He then did the same to Rodrygo, but Var ended up refusing the penalty.
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Mbappé urged to be a leader at Real Madrid
The Madrid legend also urged Kylian Mbappe to behave like a leader on the pitch. For Guti, the expectations placed on Kylian go far beyond mere statistics or individual performances. The French international must become a face of Real Madrid in the same way that Cristiano Ronaldo was. And to do that, he must constantly take responsibility.
‘Taking a penalty shouldn’t be an obligation. It’s a way of showing your character and saying: ‘I’m taking responsibility’,’ insisted Guti before adding. ‘Mbappé is not being singled out because he missed a penalty. He’s being criticised because everyone expected more from him.’
‘Mbappé has everything to succeed here. He just needs to show that he’s ready to take on the world, and that starts with these little details,’ he concluded.
Familiar with the demands of the club after playing there for almost 15 years, Guti knows that the path to becoming a key figure at Real Madrid lies in making bold decisions and delivering standout performances in the big moments. Kylian Mbappe must beat his demons and become the player Real Madrid has always wanted.
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